Some Voodoo priests use herbs to cure the sick - and possibly to poison enemies.
They also sometimes ask for offerings, such as a chicken or a sheep, which is then sacrificed to the divinity, or some alcohol is poured onto the floor.
This can happen when asking for help or when you wish has been granted.
People seek help on a variety of issues - to be cured of a disease, find a job, complete a business deal, find a spouse or have a child.
Republic of Benin, West Africa celebrated the 23rd Voodoo festival in 2016. The festival means a lot to the people, a religion approved by the government with more than 60% of the population devoted to it.
Media reports indicate that since 1997, followers have gathered at Ouidah, a town in Benin to be blessed by the city’s Voodoo chief who sacrifices a goat as an offering to the spirits on the day.
During the celebration, tourists watch devotees in animal skins chanting and dancing to drumbeats and share a glass or two of Gin with the locals.
The highlights are but of course the voodoo dolls found in tents adorned with flags that represent various sects. But there’s a lot more than pierced dolls, the celebration witnesses the intriguing world of occult in full swing.
It would be recalled that in 1996 the government of Benin decreed that Voodoo was an official religion practiced by over 10 million residents in the country.
For most Beninese, Voodoo is an integral part of everyday life. Ouidah is the spiritual capital of Voodoo and was once a major slave trading post of the west African country.
On January 10 every year, the festival takes place on the beach. Thousand of believers gather in Ouidah, the historical centre of the religion to receive blessings from the Voodoo chief. The ceremony is one of Benin’s most colourful and spectacular event.

published:07 Jul 2016

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Benin, known in the past as Dahomey, is a largely Christian nation, but it’s also the place from where Voodoo originated. The region was referred to as the Slave Coast, due to the large number of slaves that were shipped to the Americas from here.
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In this brief video you can find seven little known facts about Benin.
1. Benin is among the places from where voodoo originated. Here it is called Vodun and it’s an ancient religion, that doesn’t really have anything to do with Juju and witchcraft. In Vodun, the divine creator is a female, Mawu. All creation is considered divine and therefore contains the power of the divine.
2. Ganvie, known as “The Venice of Africa”-a lake village in Benin– is Africa’s unique floating village built on stilts. With a population of around 20,000 people, it is probably the largest lake village in Africa and as such is very popular with tourists.
3. 31% of the country’s land area is under agriculture while 40% of it is under forest. In the rest of the country, the savanna is covered with thorny scrubs and dotted with huge baobab trees. In the north and the northwest of Benin the Reserve du W du Niger and Pendjari National Park attract tourists eager to see elephants, lions, antelopes, hippos, and monkeys.
4. The capital of Benin—Porto Novo—was developed as a port for the slave trade. The capital region of the country and the area nearby was referred as ‘Slave Coast’ from as early as the 17th century. During the trans-Atlantic slave trade, a large number of slaves were shipped to the New World. The last ship of slaves departed from Dahomey for Brazil in 1885.
5. After slavery was abolished, France took over the country and renamed it French Dahomey. In 1960, Dahomey gained full independence from France, and had a tumultuous period with many different democratic governments, many military coups and military governments. A Marxist–Leninist state called the People's Republic of Benin existed between 1975 and 1990. In 1991, it was replaced by the current multi-party Republic of Benin.
6. Finished in 1460 the Wall of Benin or moat is a historic world defense wonder. It enclosed 6,500 km² of community lands. Its length was over 16,000 km. The Guinness Book of World Records (1974) describes the walls of Benin City as the world's second largest man-made structure after China's Great Wall.
7. Although it’s a stable country, where violent crimes are rare and there is no ongoing conflict, Benin still remains severely underdeveloped. Benin’s economy has continued to strengthen over the past years, but about a third of the population still lives below the poverty line.
More Info:
http://thefactfile.org/interesting-facts-benin/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganvie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walls_of_Benin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_African_Vodun
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Images:
http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site67/2013/0624/20130624__story_b0ea946d-ea90-4934-a8e8-0becc2a0853c~p1.jpg
http://cdn.lightgalleries.net/4d94b54a4bef7/images/beninvoodoo-22-2.jpg
http://city4.учпроект.рф/images1/ganvie-benin-1.jpg
https://unseenbenin.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/home-g.jpg
https://userscontent2.emaze.com/images/f2a420ca-0555-44bf-b543-065b93b6b783/a131b45031e7606be7977e32e9f3fa1b.jpeg
http://www.awf.org/sites/default/files/media/gallery/Countries/Benin/Benin_1_ukn.jpeg?itok=Usll2mGJ
http://abagond.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/african-slave-trade-11.jpg
http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/slavery/slave-sale.JPG
http://city4.учпроект.рф/images1/cotonou-benin-10.jpg
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/Location_Benin_AU_Africa.svg/2000px-Location_Benin_AU_Africa.svg.png
http://willdoherty.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/DSCN2191.JPG
http://www.voltagepost.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Great-Benin-Walls.jpg
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af18/oditous2/Africa2/2900987927_858e159aa4_bbeninbn.jpg
https://levoyagecommence.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/dscn0615.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zaaqe0Sn-Aw/UkfV3OF4PaI/AAAAAAAAEEw/Lx9-9tpugkQ/s1600/P1470284.JPG
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published:17 Dec 2016

views:7737

Thanks for watching....
1. Cotonou
2. Abomey-Calavi
3. Djougou
4. Porto-Novo
5. Parakou
6. Tchaourou
7. Kandi
8. Bohicon
9. Malanville
10. OuidahMusic : Path to Follow,Jingle Punks; YouTube AudioLibraryBenin, officially the Republic of Benin (French: République du Bénin), is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Togo to the west, by Nigeria to the east and by Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. A majority of the population live on its small southern coastline on the Bight of Benin, part of the Gulf of Guinea in the northernmost tropical portion of the Atlantic Ocean. The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, but the seat of government is in Cotonou, the country's largest city and economic capital. Benin covers an area of approximately 115,000 square kilometers (42,000 sq mi), with a population of approximately 9.98 million. Benin is a tropical, sub-Saharan nation, highly dependent on agriculture, with substantial employment and income arising from subsistence farming.
The official language of Benin is French. However, indigenous languages such as Fon and Yoruba are commonly spoken. The largest religious group in Benin is Roman Catholicism, followed closely by Islam, Vodun and Protestantism. Benin is a member of the United Nations, the African Union, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, South AtlanticPeace and Cooperation Zone, La Francophonie, the Community of Sahel-Saharan States, the African Petroleum Producers Association and the Niger Basin Authority.
From the 17th to the 19th century, the main political entities in the area were the Kingdom of Dahomey along with the city-state of Porto-Novo and a large area with many different tribes to the north. This region was referred to as the Slave Coast from as early as the 17th century due to the large number of slaves shipped to the New World during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. After slavery was abolished, France took over the country and renamed it French Dahomey. In 1960, Dahomey gained full independence from France, and had a tumultuous period with many different democratic governments, many military coups and military governments.
A Marxist-Leninist state called the People's Republic of Benin existed between 1972 and 1990. In 1991, it was replaced by the current multi-party Republic of Benin.
The capital's name Porto-Novo is of Portuguese origin meaning "New Port." It was originally developed as a port for the slave trade. The current country of Benin combines three areas which had different political and ethnic systems prior to French colonial control. Before 1700, there were a few important city states along the coast (primarily of the Aja ethnic group, but also including Yoruba and Gbe peoples) and a mass of tribal regions inland (composed of Bariba, Mahi, Gedevi, and Kabye peoples). The Oyo Empire, located primarily to the east of modern Benin, was the most significant large-scale military force in the region and it would regularly conduct raids and exact tribute from the coastal kingdoms and the tribal regions. The situation changed in the 1600s and early 1700s as the Kingdom of Dahomey, which was of the Fon ethnicity, was founded on the Abomey plateau and began taking over areas along the coast. By 1727, king Agaja of the Kingdom of Dahomey had conquered the coastal cities of Allada and Whydah, but it had become a tributary of the Oyo empire and did not directly attack the Oyo allied city-state of Porto-Novo. The rise of the kingdom of Dahomey, the rivalry between the kingdom and the city of Porto-Novo, and the continued tribal politics of the northern region. This ethnic and political division persisted into the colonial and post-colonial periods.
The Dahomey Kingdom was known for its culture and traditions. Young boys were often apprenticed to older soldiers, and taught the kingdom's military customs until they were old enough to join the army. Dahomey was also famous for instituting an elite female soldier corps, called Ahosi i.e. the king's wives or Mino, "our mothers" in the Fon languageFongbe, and known by many Europeans as the Dahomean Amazons. This emphasis on military preparation and achievement earned Dahomey the nickname of "black Sparta" from European observers and 19th century explorers like Sir Richard Burton.
Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benin

The Nigerian city of Lagos is one of the world's fastest growing, but it is also considered one of the five worst places on earth to live.
Officials say they are doing all they can, but getting around the city is a problem as its infrastructure is at a breaking point. Meanwhile, Abuja, which was made Nigeria's capital in 1976, appears to lack those problems.
Al Jazeera'sYvonne Ndege reports on what is one of Africa's most overcrowded cities. March 26, 2010Social Media links:
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published:26 Mar 2010

views:880371

I spent 10 months in Benin spanning 2000 / 2001. Here's a few pictures from my time there. Enjoy!
www.jkobylkareptiles.com

The VodunFestival holds in Benin republic, 10th of January every year. Malahiou, Port-Novo the capital city of Benin Republic was my visit this year. It was a sight to behold...It tells how diverse the African culture is...
Religion in Africa is multifaceted and has been a major influence on art, culture and philosophy. The continent's various populations and individuals are mostly adherents of Christianity or Islam. Others practice traditional and folk religions. In the countryside, religious beliefs are also often characterized by syncretism with local traditions

After a day of relaxing and recovery in Benin City, today I got out a little bit to explore one of the oldest cities in all of West Africa. Benin City was home one of the largest empires in all of Africa at one point. Early in the colonization period in Nigeria, the Benin empire actually made peace with the English. However, after a merchant was killed, the English retaliated by taking a massive quantity of bronze from Benin City. Eventually, that copper made Benin City famous. To this day, the people of this city are know as some of the best bronze workers in the world.
I explored Benin City today by visiting the museum which was the best I went to in Nigeria, and actually was likely the best I'd been to in all of Africa to that point. It's a shame really they make it difficult to film in these places.
Anyways, tomorrow I make the longest journey of my scooter trip down Africa to date, heading to Calabar, Nigeria.
For travel articles and photography, visit my blog http://www.brendansadventures.com
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Benin City

Benin City is a city (2006 est. pop. 1,147,188) and the capital of Edo State in southern Nigeria. It is a city approximately 40 kilometres (25mi) north of the Benin River. It is situated 320 kilometres (200mi) by road east of Lagos. Benin is the centre of Nigeria's rubber industry, but processing palm nuts for oil is also an important traditional industry.

History

The original people and founders of the Benin Empire, the Edo people, were initially ruled by the Ogiso (Kings of the Sky) dynasty who called their land Igodomigodo. The rulers or kings were commonly known as Ogiso. Igodo, the first Ogiso, wielded much influence and gained popularity as a good ruler. He died after a long reign and was succeeded by Ere, his eldest son. In the 12th century, a great palace intrigue and battle for power erupted between the warrior crown prince Ekaladerhan son of the last Ogiso and his young paternal uncle. In anger over an oracle, Prince Ekaladerhan left the royal court with his warriors. When his old father the Ogiso died, the Ogiso dynasty was ended as the people and royal kingmakers preferred their king's son as natural next in line to rule.

History

The history of West Africa can be divided into five major periods: first, its prehistory, in which the first human settlers arrived, developed agriculture, and made contact with peoples to the north; the second, the Iron Age empires that consolidated both intra-African, and extra-African trade, and developed centralized states; third, Major polities flourished, which would undergo an extensive history of contact with non-Africans; fourth, the colonial period, in which Great Britain and France controlled nearly the whole of the region; fifth, the post-independence era, in which the current nations were formed.

Cotonou

Cotonou (French pronunciation:​[kɔtɔˈnu]), formerly Kutonu, is the largest city and economic centre of Benin.

Its official population count was 761,137 inhabitants in 2006; however, some estimates indicate its population to be as high as 1.2million; the population in 1960 was only 70,000. The urban area continues to expand, notably towards the west. The city lies in the southeast of the country, between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Nokoué.

Capital City

Capital City or Capitol City or variants, may refer to:

Capital city

Capital city, the area of a country, province, region, or state regarded as enjoying primary status; the term can be vague and a topic of dispute, but capitals are generally recognized as a city which physically encompasses the offices and meeting places of the seat of government, or which is fixed by law or by the constitution

BENIN,COTONOU, LEGENDADO EM PORTUGUÊS

Benin: Capital City Of Voodoo

Some Voodoo priests use herbs to cure the sick - and possibly to poison enemies.
They also sometimes ask for offerings, such as a chicken or a sheep, which is then sacrificed to the divinity, or some alcohol is poured onto the floor.
This can happen when asking for help or when you wish has been granted.
People seek help on a variety of issues - to be cured of a disease, find a job, complete a business deal, find a spouse or have a child.
Republic of Benin, West Africa celebrated the 23rd Voodoo festival in 2016. The festival means a lot to the people, a religion approved by the government with more than 60% of the population devoted to it.
Media reports indicate that since 1997, followers have gathered at Ouidah, a town in Benin to be blessed by the city’s Voodoo chief who sacrifices a goat as an offering to the spirits on the day.
During the celebration, tourists watch devotees in animal skins chanting and dancing to drumbeats and share a glass or two of Gin with the locals.
The highlights are but of course the voodoo dolls found in tents adorned with flags that represent various sects. But there’s a lot more than pierced dolls, the celebration witnesses the intriguing world of occult in full swing.
It would be recalled that in 1996 the government of Benin decreed that Voodoo was an official religion practiced by over 10 million residents in the country.
For most Beninese, Voodoo is an integral part of everyday life. Ouidah is the spiritual capital of Voodoo and was once a major slave trading post of the west African country.
On January 10 every year, the festival takes place on the beach. Thousand of believers gather in Ouidah, the historical centre of the religion to receive blessings from the Voodoo chief. The ceremony is one of Benin’s most colourful and spectacular event.

3:20

7 Facts about Benin

7 Facts about Benin

7 Facts about Benin

Benin, known in the past as Dahomey, is a largely Christian nation, but it’s also the place from where Voodoo originated. The region was referred to as the Slave Coast, due to the large number of slaves that were shipped to the Americas from here.
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In this brief video you can find seven little known facts about Benin.
1. Benin is among the places from where voodoo originated. Here it is called Vodun and it’s an ancient religion, that doesn’t really have anything to do with Juju and witchcraft. In Vodun, the divine creator is a female, Mawu. All creation is considered divine and therefore contains the power of the divine.
2. Ganvie, known as “The Venice of Africa”-a lake village in Benin– is Africa’s unique floating village built on stilts. With a population of around 20,000 people, it is probably the largest lake village in Africa and as such is very popular with tourists.
3. 31% of the country’s land area is under agriculture while 40% of it is under forest. In the rest of the country, the savanna is covered with thorny scrubs and dotted with huge baobab trees. In the north and the northwest of Benin the Reserve du W du Niger and Pendjari National Park attract tourists eager to see elephants, lions, antelopes, hippos, and monkeys.
4. The capital of Benin—Porto Novo—was developed as a port for the slave trade. The capital region of the country and the area nearby was referred as ‘Slave Coast’ from as early as the 17th century. During the trans-Atlantic slave trade, a large number of slaves were shipped to the New World. The last ship of slaves departed from Dahomey for Brazil in 1885.
5. After slavery was abolished, France took over the country and renamed it French Dahomey. In 1960, Dahomey gained full independence from France, and had a tumultuous period with many different democratic governments, many military coups and military governments. A Marxist–Leninist state called the People's Republic of Benin existed between 1975 and 1990. In 1991, it was replaced by the current multi-party Republic of Benin.
6. Finished in 1460 the Wall of Benin or moat is a historic world defense wonder. It enclosed 6,500 km² of community lands. Its length was over 16,000 km. The Guinness Book of World Records (1974) describes the walls of Benin City as the world's second largest man-made structure after China's Great Wall.
7. Although it’s a stable country, where violent crimes are rare and there is no ongoing conflict, Benin still remains severely underdeveloped. Benin’s economy has continued to strengthen over the past years, but about a third of the population still lives below the poverty line.
More Info:
http://thefactfile.org/interesting-facts-benin/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganvie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walls_of_Benin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_African_Vodun
Music:
Teknoaxe – Floating on Glass (super chill mode)
https://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe
Images:
http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site67/2013/0624/20130624__story_b0ea946d-ea90-4934-a8e8-0becc2a0853c~p1.jpg
http://cdn.lightgalleries.net/4d94b54a4bef7/images/beninvoodoo-22-2.jpg
http://city4.учпроект.рф/images1/ganvie-benin-1.jpg
https://unseenbenin.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/home-g.jpg
https://userscontent2.emaze.com/images/f2a420ca-0555-44bf-b543-065b93b6b783/a131b45031e7606be7977e32e9f3fa1b.jpeg
http://www.awf.org/sites/default/files/media/gallery/Countries/Benin/Benin_1_ukn.jpeg?itok=Usll2mGJ
http://abagond.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/african-slave-trade-11.jpg
http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/slavery/slave-sale.JPG
http://city4.учпроект.рф/images1/cotonou-benin-10.jpg
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/Location_Benin_AU_Africa.svg/2000px-Location_Benin_AU_Africa.svg.png
http://willdoherty.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/DSCN2191.JPG
http://www.voltagepost.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Great-Benin-Walls.jpg
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af18/oditous2/Africa2/2900987927_858e159aa4_bbeninbn.jpg
https://levoyagecommence.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/dscn0615.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zaaqe0Sn-Aw/UkfV3OF4PaI/AAAAAAAAEEw/Lx9-9tpugkQ/s1600/P1470284.JPG
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1:01

Top 10 Largest Cities or Towns of Benin

Top 10 Largest Cities or Towns of Benin

Top 10 Largest Cities or Towns of Benin

Thanks for watching....
1. Cotonou
2. Abomey-Calavi
3. Djougou
4. Porto-Novo
5. Parakou
6. Tchaourou
7. Kandi
8. Bohicon
9. Malanville
10. OuidahMusic : Path to Follow,Jingle Punks; YouTube AudioLibraryBenin, officially the Republic of Benin (French: République du Bénin), is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Togo to the west, by Nigeria to the east and by Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. A majority of the population live on its small southern coastline on the Bight of Benin, part of the Gulf of Guinea in the northernmost tropical portion of the Atlantic Ocean. The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, but the seat of government is in Cotonou, the country's largest city and economic capital. Benin covers an area of approximately 115,000 square kilometers (42,000 sq mi), with a population of approximately 9.98 million. Benin is a tropical, sub-Saharan nation, highly dependent on agriculture, with substantial employment and income arising from subsistence farming.
The official language of Benin is French. However, indigenous languages such as Fon and Yoruba are commonly spoken. The largest religious group in Benin is Roman Catholicism, followed closely by Islam, Vodun and Protestantism. Benin is a member of the United Nations, the African Union, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, South AtlanticPeace and Cooperation Zone, La Francophonie, the Community of Sahel-Saharan States, the African Petroleum Producers Association and the Niger Basin Authority.
From the 17th to the 19th century, the main political entities in the area were the Kingdom of Dahomey along with the city-state of Porto-Novo and a large area with many different tribes to the north. This region was referred to as the Slave Coast from as early as the 17th century due to the large number of slaves shipped to the New World during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. After slavery was abolished, France took over the country and renamed it French Dahomey. In 1960, Dahomey gained full independence from France, and had a tumultuous period with many different democratic governments, many military coups and military governments.
A Marxist-Leninist state called the People's Republic of Benin existed between 1972 and 1990. In 1991, it was replaced by the current multi-party Republic of Benin.
The capital's name Porto-Novo is of Portuguese origin meaning "New Port." It was originally developed as a port for the slave trade. The current country of Benin combines three areas which had different political and ethnic systems prior to French colonial control. Before 1700, there were a few important city states along the coast (primarily of the Aja ethnic group, but also including Yoruba and Gbe peoples) and a mass of tribal regions inland (composed of Bariba, Mahi, Gedevi, and Kabye peoples). The Oyo Empire, located primarily to the east of modern Benin, was the most significant large-scale military force in the region and it would regularly conduct raids and exact tribute from the coastal kingdoms and the tribal regions. The situation changed in the 1600s and early 1700s as the Kingdom of Dahomey, which was of the Fon ethnicity, was founded on the Abomey plateau and began taking over areas along the coast. By 1727, king Agaja of the Kingdom of Dahomey had conquered the coastal cities of Allada and Whydah, but it had become a tributary of the Oyo empire and did not directly attack the Oyo allied city-state of Porto-Novo. The rise of the kingdom of Dahomey, the rivalry between the kingdom and the city of Porto-Novo, and the continued tribal politics of the northern region. This ethnic and political division persisted into the colonial and post-colonial periods.
The Dahomey Kingdom was known for its culture and traditions. Young boys were often apprenticed to older soldiers, and taught the kingdom's military customs until they were old enough to join the army. Dahomey was also famous for instituting an elite female soldier corps, called Ahosi i.e. the king's wives or Mino, "our mothers" in the Fon languageFongbe, and known by many Europeans as the Dahomean Amazons. This emphasis on military preparation and achievement earned Dahomey the nickname of "black Sparta" from European observers and 19th century explorers like Sir Richard Burton.
Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benin

Nigeria's 'worst place to live'

The Nigerian city of Lagos is one of the world's fastest growing, but it is also considered one of the five worst places on earth to live.
Officials say they are doing all they can, but getting around the city is a problem as its infrastructure is at a breaking point. Meanwhile, Abuja, which was made Nigeria's capital in 1976, appears to lack those problems.
Al Jazeera'sYvonne Ndege reports on what is one of Africa's most overcrowded cities. March 26, 2010Social Media links:
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5:16

Benin, West Africa

Benin, West Africa

Benin, West Africa

I spent 10 months in Benin spanning 2000 / 2001. Here's a few pictures from my time there. Enjoy!
www.jkobylkareptiles.com

VODUN FESTIVAL 2013, BENIN REPUBLIC...FESTOUR

The VodunFestival holds in Benin republic, 10th of January every year. Malahiou, Port-Novo the capital city of Benin Republic was my visit this year. It was a sight to behold...It tells how diverse the African culture is...
Religion in Africa is multifaceted and has been a major influence on art, culture and philosophy. The continent's various populations and individuals are mostly adherents of Christianity or Islam. Others practice traditional and folk religions. In the countryside, religious beliefs are also often characterized by syncretism with local traditions

4:10

Rim K Baby - Capital King (LABEL CAPITALE KING STREET) BENIN

Rim K Baby - Capital King (LABEL CAPITALE KING STREET) BENIN

Rim K Baby - Capital King (LABEL CAPITALE KING STREET) BENIN

Benin City, Nigeria

After a day of relaxing and recovery in Benin City, today I got out a little bit to explore one of the oldest cities in all of West Africa. Benin City was home one of the largest empires in all of Africa at one point. Early in the colonization period in Nigeria, the Benin empire actually made peace with the English. However, after a merchant was killed, the English retaliated by taking a massive quantity of bronze from Benin City. Eventually, that copper made Benin City famous. To this day, the people of this city are know as some of the best bronze workers in the world.
I explored Benin City today by visiting the museum which was the best I went to in Nigeria, and actually was likely the best I'd been to in all of Africa to that point. It's a shame really they make it difficult to film in these places.
Anyways, tomorrow I make the longest journey of my scooter trip down Africa to date, heading to Calabar, Nigeria.
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What Is The Capital City Of Benin?

What Is The Capital City Of Benin?

What Is The Capital City Of Benin?

Benin has a population of 10 million people (in 2013), porto novo, port on an inlet the gulf guinea is nations capital city, largest city and economic cotonou. Area, 112,620 km porto novo city and capital of benin. Porto novo (official), 314,000;. List of cities in benin wikipediabenin republic country profile west africa. The majority of its population lives on the small southern coastline bight benin, part gulf guinea in northernmost tropical portion atlantic ocean. Capital of benin the capital in southwestern part country on a coastal lagoon porto novo benin, dahomey, republic support from liverpool city council, re confirming its apology for city's List cities wikipediabenin profile west africa. Local tranquility local main street cotonou national stadium hotel pool bridge, also showing image result for capital city of benin africa. It can be considered the economic capital as it houses two thirds of benin's industries and is headquarters former name, until 1975, was dahomey. Printable map of benin and info links to facts, famous natives, landforms, latitude, longitude, maps, symbols, timeline weather the country we refer as today was once powerful kingdom dahomey. Benin is located in west africa and covers a land area of 112,622 sqthe chief town the atlantic department, capital city porto novo (200,000 name benin (long form) republic benin; Capital (223,552 pop. Cotonou, largest city in benin porto novo, capital and second of cotonou is the economic centre. Story of cities #5 benin city, the mighty medieval capital now lost facts for porto novo, world's. Where is benin? benin located in the world? Benin map geography of worldatlas. The capital of benin is porto novo, but the seat government in cotonou, country's largest city and economic following a list cities contents. Cotonou, benin republic travel nigeria nairaland forum. It has a population of 234,168, and is located on latitue 6. The capital city of a nation location porto novo on map. Image result for capital city of benin africa. Gdp of benin what is the capital benin? Most dangerous cities in united states 18 mar 2016 with its mathematical layout and earthworks longer than great wall china, city was one best planned world information on map benin, flag geography, history, politics, government, economy, population, culture, religion, languages, largest. Largest cities2 referenceslist[edit]. Porto novo, capital city of benin story cities #5 city, the mighty medieval now lost without trace noun 1. Benin population 9,877,292 (2013 est. Porto novo is the capital city of benin. It lies on the gulf of guinea in western africa 26 jan 2013. Its official population count was in addition to being benin's largest city, it is the seat of government, although porto novo capital. Capital of benin dictionary definition vocabulary. Largest city and seat of 9 may 2017 benin flag porto novo is the official capital for republic benin, a west african country formerly called dahomey. World populations (a

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In The heart of Benin City Nigeria

In The heart of Benin City Nigeria

In The heart of Benin City Nigeria

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Город Порто Ново! столица Бенин!! The city of Porto Novo! capital of Benin!

Город Порто Ново! столица Бенин!! The city of Porto Novo! capital of Benin!

Город Порто Ново! столица Бенин!! The city of Porto Novo! capital of Benin!

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Benin has a population of 10 million people (in 2013), porto novo, port on an inlet the gulf guinea is nations capital city, largest city and economic cotonou. Area, 112,620 km porto novo city and capital of benin. Porto novo (official), 314,000;. List of cities in benin wikipediabenin republic country profile west africa. The majority of its population lives on the small southern coastline bight benin, part gulf guinea in northernmost tropical portion atlantic ocean. Capital of benin the capital in southwestern part country on a coastal lagoon porto novo benin, dahomey, republic support from liverpool city council, re confirming its apology for city's List cities wikipediabenin profile west africa. Local tranquility local main street cotonou national stadium hotel pool bridge, also showing image result for capital city of benin africa. It can be considered the economic capital as it houses two thirds of benin's industries and is headquarters former name, until 1975, was dahomey. Printable map of benin and info links to facts, famous natives, landforms, latitude, longitude, maps, symbols, timeline weather the country we refer as today was once powerful kingdom dahomey. Benin is located in west africa and covers a land area of 112,622 sqthe chief town the atlantic department, capital city porto novo (200,000 name benin (long form) republic benin; Capital (223,552 pop. Cotonou, largest city in benin porto novo, capital and second of cotonou is the economic centre. Story of cities #5 benin city, the mighty medieval capital now lost facts for porto novo, world's. Where is benin? benin located in the world? Benin map geography of worldatlas. The capital of benin is porto novo, but the seat government in cotonou, country's largest city and economic following a list cities contents. Cotonou, benin republic travel nigeria nairaland forum. It has a population of 234,168, and is located on latitue 6. The capital city of a nation location porto novo on map. Image result for capital city of benin africa. Gdp of benin what is the capital benin? Most dangerous cities in united states 18 mar 2016 with its mathematical layout and earthworks longer than great wall china, city was one best planned world information on map benin, flag geography, history, politics, government, economy, population, culture, religion, languages, largest. Largest cities2 referenceslist[edit]. Porto novo, capital city of benin story cities #5 city, the mighty medieval now lost without trace noun 1. Benin population 9,877,292 (2013 est. Porto novo is the capital city of benin. It lies on the gulf of guinea in western africa 26 jan 2013. Its official population count was in addition to being benin's largest city, it is the seat of government, although porto novo capital. Capital of benin dictionary definition vocabulary. Largest city and seat of 9 may 2017 benin flag porto novo is the official capital for republic benin, a west african country formerly called dahomey. World populations (a

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Top most beautiful and best unbelievable breathtaking places to travel in Benin

Top most beautiful and best unbelievable breathtaking places to travel in Benin

Top most beautiful and best unbelievable breathtaking places to travel in Benin

Flooded Uwelu Road in Benin-City, Edo state capital

This is Uwelu Road in Benin City.
This road has been like this for over 10 years!
People even sell food items in the dirty water. It is so pathetic!
Our leaders are watching. The citizens are suffering and smiling.

Voodoo In Benin; Quidah Spritual Capital of Voodoo

Media reports indicate that since 1997, followers have gathered at Ouidah, a town in Benin to be blessed by the city’s Voodoo chief who sacrifices a goat as an offering to the spirits on the day.
During the celebration, tourists watch devotees in animal skins chanting and dancing to drumbeats and share a glass or two of Gin with the locals.
The highlights are but of course the voodoo dolls found in tents adorned with flags that represent various sects. But there’s a lot more than pierced dolls, the celebration witnesses the intriguing world of occult in full swing.
It would be recalled that in 1996 the government of Benin decreed that Voodoo was an official religion practiced by over 10 million residents in the country.
For most Beninese, Voodoo is an integral part of everyday life. Ouidah is the spiritual capital of Voodoo and was once a major slave trading post of the west African country.
On January 10 every year, the festival takes place on the beach. Thousand of believers gather in Ouidah, the historical centre of the religion to receive blessings from the Voodoo chief. The ceremony is one of Benin’s most colourful and spectacular event.

BENIN,COTONOU, LEGENDADO EM PORTUGUÊS

Benin: Capital City Of Voodoo

Some Voodoo priests use herbs to cure the sick - and possibly to poison enemies.
They also sometimes ask for offerings, such as a chicken or a sheep, which is then sacrificed to the divinity, or some alcohol is poured onto the floor.
This can happen when asking for help or when you wish has been granted.
People seek help on a variety of issues - to be cured of a disease, find a job, complete a business deal, find a spouse or have a child.
Republic of Benin, West Africa celebrated the 23rd Voodoo festival in 2016. The festival means a lot to the people, a religion approved by the government with more than 60% of the population devoted to it.
Media reports indicate that since 1997, followers have gathered at Ouidah, a town in Benin to be blessed by the city’s Voodoo chief who sacrifices a ...

published: 07 Jul 2016

7 Facts about Benin

Benin, known in the past as Dahomey, is a largely Christian nation, but it’s also the place from where Voodoo originated. The region was referred to as the Slave Coast, due to the large number of slaves that were shipped to the Americas from here.
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Nigeria's 'worst place to live'

The Nigerian city of Lagos is one of the world's fastest growing, but it is also considered one of the five worst places on earth to live.
Officials say they are doing all they can, but getting around the city is a problem as its infrastructure is at a breaking point. Meanwhile, Abuja, which was made Nigeria's capital in 1976, appears to lack those problems.
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Benin, West Africa

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VODUN FESTIVAL 2013, BENIN REPUBLIC...FESTOUR

The VodunFestival holds in Benin republic, 10th of January every year. Malahiou, Port-Novo the capital city of Benin Republic was my visit this year. It was a sight to behold...It tells how diverse the African culture is...
Religion in Africa is multifaceted and has been a major influence on art, culture and philosophy. The continent's various populations and individuals are mostly adherents of Christianity or Islam. Others practice traditional and folk religions. In the countryside, religious beliefs are also often characterized by syncretism with local traditions

published: 10 Feb 2013

Rim K Baby - Capital King (LABEL CAPITALE KING STREET) BENIN

Benin City, Nigeria

After a day of relaxing and recovery in Benin City, today I got out a little bit to explore one of the oldest cities in all of West Africa. Benin City was home one of the largest empires in all of Africa at one point. Early in the colonization period in Nigeria, the Benin empire actually made peace with the English. However, after a merchant was killed, the English retaliated by taking a massive quantity of bronze from Benin City. Eventually, that copper made Benin City famous. To this day, the people of this city are know as some of the best bronze workers in the world.
I explored Benin City today by visiting the museum which was the best I went to in Nigeria, and actually was likely the best I'd been to in all of Africa to that point. It's a shame really they make it difficult to f...

published: 01 Jul 2013

What Is The Capital City Of Benin?

Benin has a population of 10 million people (in 2013), porto novo, port on an inlet the gulf guinea is nations capital city, largest city and economic cotonou. Area, 112,620 km porto novo city and capital of benin. Porto novo (official), 314,000;. List of cities in benin wikipediabenin republic country profile west africa. The majority of its population lives on the small southern coastline bight benin, part gulf guinea in northernmost tropical portion atlantic ocean. Capital of benin the capital in southwestern part country on a coastal lagoon porto novo benin, dahomey, republic support from liverpool city council, re confirming its apology for city's List cities wikipediabenin profile west africa. Local tranquility local main street cotonou national stadium hotel pool bridge, also showin...

published: 07 Aug 2017

In The heart of Benin City Nigeria

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published: 05 Oct 2012

Город Порто Ново! столица Бенин!! The city of Porto Novo! capital of Benin!

Flooded Uwelu Road in Benin-City, Edo state capital

This is Uwelu Road in Benin City.
This road has been like this for over 10 years!
People even sell food items in the dirty water. It is so pathetic!
Our leaders are watching. The citizens are suffering and smiling.

Voodoo In Benin; Quidah Spritual Capital of Voodoo

Media reports indicate that since 1997, followers have gathered at Ouidah, a town in Benin to be blessed by the city’s Voodoo chief who sacrifices a goat as an offering to the spirits on the day.
During the celebration, tourists watch devotees in animal skins chanting and dancing to drumbeats and share a glass or two of Gin with the locals.
The highlights are but of course the voodoo dolls found in tents adorned with flags that represent various sects. But there’s a lot more than pierced dolls, the celebration witnesses the intriguing world of occult in full swing.
It would be recalled that in 1996 the government of Benin decreed that Voodoo was an official religion practiced by over 10 million residents in the country.
For most Beninese, Voodoo is an integral part of everyday life. Ouidah...

Benin: Capital City Of Voodoo

Some Voodoo priests use herbs to cure the sick - and possibly to poison enemies.
They also sometimes ask for offerings, such as a chicken or a sheep, which is t...

Some Voodoo priests use herbs to cure the sick - and possibly to poison enemies.
They also sometimes ask for offerings, such as a chicken or a sheep, which is then sacrificed to the divinity, or some alcohol is poured onto the floor.
This can happen when asking for help or when you wish has been granted.
People seek help on a variety of issues - to be cured of a disease, find a job, complete a business deal, find a spouse or have a child.
Republic of Benin, West Africa celebrated the 23rd Voodoo festival in 2016. The festival means a lot to the people, a religion approved by the government with more than 60% of the population devoted to it.
Media reports indicate that since 1997, followers have gathered at Ouidah, a town in Benin to be blessed by the city’s Voodoo chief who sacrifices a goat as an offering to the spirits on the day.
During the celebration, tourists watch devotees in animal skins chanting and dancing to drumbeats and share a glass or two of Gin with the locals.
The highlights are but of course the voodoo dolls found in tents adorned with flags that represent various sects. But there’s a lot more than pierced dolls, the celebration witnesses the intriguing world of occult in full swing.
It would be recalled that in 1996 the government of Benin decreed that Voodoo was an official religion practiced by over 10 million residents in the country.
For most Beninese, Voodoo is an integral part of everyday life. Ouidah is the spiritual capital of Voodoo and was once a major slave trading post of the west African country.
On January 10 every year, the festival takes place on the beach. Thousand of believers gather in Ouidah, the historical centre of the religion to receive blessings from the Voodoo chief. The ceremony is one of Benin’s most colourful and spectacular event.

Some Voodoo priests use herbs to cure the sick - and possibly to poison enemies.
They also sometimes ask for offerings, such as a chicken or a sheep, which is then sacrificed to the divinity, or some alcohol is poured onto the floor.
This can happen when asking for help or when you wish has been granted.
People seek help on a variety of issues - to be cured of a disease, find a job, complete a business deal, find a spouse or have a child.
Republic of Benin, West Africa celebrated the 23rd Voodoo festival in 2016. The festival means a lot to the people, a religion approved by the government with more than 60% of the population devoted to it.
Media reports indicate that since 1997, followers have gathered at Ouidah, a town in Benin to be blessed by the city’s Voodoo chief who sacrifices a goat as an offering to the spirits on the day.
During the celebration, tourists watch devotees in animal skins chanting and dancing to drumbeats and share a glass or two of Gin with the locals.
The highlights are but of course the voodoo dolls found in tents adorned with flags that represent various sects. But there’s a lot more than pierced dolls, the celebration witnesses the intriguing world of occult in full swing.
It would be recalled that in 1996 the government of Benin decreed that Voodoo was an official religion practiced by over 10 million residents in the country.
For most Beninese, Voodoo is an integral part of everyday life. Ouidah is the spiritual capital of Voodoo and was once a major slave trading post of the west African country.
On January 10 every year, the festival takes place on the beach. Thousand of believers gather in Ouidah, the historical centre of the religion to receive blessings from the Voodoo chief. The ceremony is one of Benin’s most colourful and spectacular event.

Benin, known in the past as Dahomey, is a largely Christian nation, but it’s also the place from where Voodoo originated. The region was referred to as the Slave Coast, due to the large number of slaves that were shipped to the Americas from here.
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In this brief video you can find seven little known facts about Benin.
1. Benin is among the places from where voodoo originated. Here it is called Vodun and it’s an ancient religion, that doesn’t really have anything to do with Juju and witchcraft. In Vodun, the divine creator is a female, Mawu. All creation is considered divine and therefore contains the power of the divine.
2. Ganvie, known as “The Venice of Africa”-a lake village in Benin– is Africa’s unique floating village built on stilts. With a population of around 20,000 people, it is probably the largest lake village in Africa and as such is very popular with tourists.
3. 31% of the country’s land area is under agriculture while 40% of it is under forest. In the rest of the country, the savanna is covered with thorny scrubs and dotted with huge baobab trees. In the north and the northwest of Benin the Reserve du W du Niger and Pendjari National Park attract tourists eager to see elephants, lions, antelopes, hippos, and monkeys.
4. The capital of Benin—Porto Novo—was developed as a port for the slave trade. The capital region of the country and the area nearby was referred as ‘Slave Coast’ from as early as the 17th century. During the trans-Atlantic slave trade, a large number of slaves were shipped to the New World. The last ship of slaves departed from Dahomey for Brazil in 1885.
5. After slavery was abolished, France took over the country and renamed it French Dahomey. In 1960, Dahomey gained full independence from France, and had a tumultuous period with many different democratic governments, many military coups and military governments. A Marxist–Leninist state called the People's Republic of Benin existed between 1975 and 1990. In 1991, it was replaced by the current multi-party Republic of Benin.
6. Finished in 1460 the Wall of Benin or moat is a historic world defense wonder. It enclosed 6,500 km² of community lands. Its length was over 16,000 km. The Guinness Book of World Records (1974) describes the walls of Benin City as the world's second largest man-made structure after China's Great Wall.
7. Although it’s a stable country, where violent crimes are rare and there is no ongoing conflict, Benin still remains severely underdeveloped. Benin’s economy has continued to strengthen over the past years, but about a third of the population still lives below the poverty line.
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Benin, known in the past as Dahomey, is a largely Christian nation, but it’s also the place from where Voodoo originated. The region was referred to as the Slave Coast, due to the large number of slaves that were shipped to the Americas from here.
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In this brief video you can find seven little known facts about Benin.
1. Benin is among the places from where voodoo originated. Here it is called Vodun and it’s an ancient religion, that doesn’t really have anything to do with Juju and witchcraft. In Vodun, the divine creator is a female, Mawu. All creation is considered divine and therefore contains the power of the divine.
2. Ganvie, known as “The Venice of Africa”-a lake village in Benin– is Africa’s unique floating village built on stilts. With a population of around 20,000 people, it is probably the largest lake village in Africa and as such is very popular with tourists.
3. 31% of the country’s land area is under agriculture while 40% of it is under forest. In the rest of the country, the savanna is covered with thorny scrubs and dotted with huge baobab trees. In the north and the northwest of Benin the Reserve du W du Niger and Pendjari National Park attract tourists eager to see elephants, lions, antelopes, hippos, and monkeys.
4. The capital of Benin—Porto Novo—was developed as a port for the slave trade. The capital region of the country and the area nearby was referred as ‘Slave Coast’ from as early as the 17th century. During the trans-Atlantic slave trade, a large number of slaves were shipped to the New World. The last ship of slaves departed from Dahomey for Brazil in 1885.
5. After slavery was abolished, France took over the country and renamed it French Dahomey. In 1960, Dahomey gained full independence from France, and had a tumultuous period with many different democratic governments, many military coups and military governments. A Marxist–Leninist state called the People's Republic of Benin existed between 1975 and 1990. In 1991, it was replaced by the current multi-party Republic of Benin.
6. Finished in 1460 the Wall of Benin or moat is a historic world defense wonder. It enclosed 6,500 km² of community lands. Its length was over 16,000 km. The Guinness Book of World Records (1974) describes the walls of Benin City as the world's second largest man-made structure after China's Great Wall.
7. Although it’s a stable country, where violent crimes are rare and there is no ongoing conflict, Benin still remains severely underdeveloped. Benin’s economy has continued to strengthen over the past years, but about a third of the population still lives below the poverty line.
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1. Cotonou
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4. Porto-Novo
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7. Kandi
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10. OuidahMusic : Path to Follow,Jingle Punks; YouTube AudioLibraryBenin, officially the Republic of Benin (French: République du Bénin), is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Togo to the west, by Nigeria to the east and by Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. A majority of the population live on its small southern coastline on the Bight of Benin, part of the Gulf of Guinea in the northernmost tropical portion of the Atlantic Ocean. The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, but the seat of government is in Cotonou, the country's largest city and economic capital. Benin covers an area of approximately 115,000 square kilometers (42,000 sq mi), with a population of approximately 9.98 million. Benin is a tropical, sub-Saharan nation, highly dependent on agriculture, with substantial employment and income arising from subsistence farming.
The official language of Benin is French. However, indigenous languages such as Fon and Yoruba are commonly spoken. The largest religious group in Benin is Roman Catholicism, followed closely by Islam, Vodun and Protestantism. Benin is a member of the United Nations, the African Union, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, South AtlanticPeace and Cooperation Zone, La Francophonie, the Community of Sahel-Saharan States, the African Petroleum Producers Association and the Niger Basin Authority.
From the 17th to the 19th century, the main political entities in the area were the Kingdom of Dahomey along with the city-state of Porto-Novo and a large area with many different tribes to the north. This region was referred to as the Slave Coast from as early as the 17th century due to the large number of slaves shipped to the New World during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. After slavery was abolished, France took over the country and renamed it French Dahomey. In 1960, Dahomey gained full independence from France, and had a tumultuous period with many different democratic governments, many military coups and military governments.
A Marxist-Leninist state called the People's Republic of Benin existed between 1972 and 1990. In 1991, it was replaced by the current multi-party Republic of Benin.
The capital's name Porto-Novo is of Portuguese origin meaning "New Port." It was originally developed as a port for the slave trade. The current country of Benin combines three areas which had different political and ethnic systems prior to French colonial control. Before 1700, there were a few important city states along the coast (primarily of the Aja ethnic group, but also including Yoruba and Gbe peoples) and a mass of tribal regions inland (composed of Bariba, Mahi, Gedevi, and Kabye peoples). The Oyo Empire, located primarily to the east of modern Benin, was the most significant large-scale military force in the region and it would regularly conduct raids and exact tribute from the coastal kingdoms and the tribal regions. The situation changed in the 1600s and early 1700s as the Kingdom of Dahomey, which was of the Fon ethnicity, was founded on the Abomey plateau and began taking over areas along the coast. By 1727, king Agaja of the Kingdom of Dahomey had conquered the coastal cities of Allada and Whydah, but it had become a tributary of the Oyo empire and did not directly attack the Oyo allied city-state of Porto-Novo. The rise of the kingdom of Dahomey, the rivalry between the kingdom and the city of Porto-Novo, and the continued tribal politics of the northern region. This ethnic and political division persisted into the colonial and post-colonial periods.
The Dahomey Kingdom was known for its culture and traditions. Young boys were often apprenticed to older soldiers, and taught the kingdom's military customs until they were old enough to join the army. Dahomey was also famous for instituting an elite female soldier corps, called Ahosi i.e. the king's wives or Mino, "our mothers" in the Fon languageFongbe, and known by many Europeans as the Dahomean Amazons. This emphasis on military preparation and achievement earned Dahomey the nickname of "black Sparta" from European observers and 19th century explorers like Sir Richard Burton.
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1. Cotonou
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7. Kandi
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10. OuidahMusic : Path to Follow,Jingle Punks; YouTube AudioLibraryBenin, officially the Republic of Benin (French: République du Bénin), is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Togo to the west, by Nigeria to the east and by Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. A majority of the population live on its small southern coastline on the Bight of Benin, part of the Gulf of Guinea in the northernmost tropical portion of the Atlantic Ocean. The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, but the seat of government is in Cotonou, the country's largest city and economic capital. Benin covers an area of approximately 115,000 square kilometers (42,000 sq mi), with a population of approximately 9.98 million. Benin is a tropical, sub-Saharan nation, highly dependent on agriculture, with substantial employment and income arising from subsistence farming.
The official language of Benin is French. However, indigenous languages such as Fon and Yoruba are commonly spoken. The largest religious group in Benin is Roman Catholicism, followed closely by Islam, Vodun and Protestantism. Benin is a member of the United Nations, the African Union, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, South AtlanticPeace and Cooperation Zone, La Francophonie, the Community of Sahel-Saharan States, the African Petroleum Producers Association and the Niger Basin Authority.
From the 17th to the 19th century, the main political entities in the area were the Kingdom of Dahomey along with the city-state of Porto-Novo and a large area with many different tribes to the north. This region was referred to as the Slave Coast from as early as the 17th century due to the large number of slaves shipped to the New World during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. After slavery was abolished, France took over the country and renamed it French Dahomey. In 1960, Dahomey gained full independence from France, and had a tumultuous period with many different democratic governments, many military coups and military governments.
A Marxist-Leninist state called the People's Republic of Benin existed between 1972 and 1990. In 1991, it was replaced by the current multi-party Republic of Benin.
The capital's name Porto-Novo is of Portuguese origin meaning "New Port." It was originally developed as a port for the slave trade. The current country of Benin combines three areas which had different political and ethnic systems prior to French colonial control. Before 1700, there were a few important city states along the coast (primarily of the Aja ethnic group, but also including Yoruba and Gbe peoples) and a mass of tribal regions inland (composed of Bariba, Mahi, Gedevi, and Kabye peoples). The Oyo Empire, located primarily to the east of modern Benin, was the most significant large-scale military force in the region and it would regularly conduct raids and exact tribute from the coastal kingdoms and the tribal regions. The situation changed in the 1600s and early 1700s as the Kingdom of Dahomey, which was of the Fon ethnicity, was founded on the Abomey plateau and began taking over areas along the coast. By 1727, king Agaja of the Kingdom of Dahomey had conquered the coastal cities of Allada and Whydah, but it had become a tributary of the Oyo empire and did not directly attack the Oyo allied city-state of Porto-Novo. The rise of the kingdom of Dahomey, the rivalry between the kingdom and the city of Porto-Novo, and the continued tribal politics of the northern region. This ethnic and political division persisted into the colonial and post-colonial periods.
The Dahomey Kingdom was known for its culture and traditions. Young boys were often apprenticed to older soldiers, and taught the kingdom's military customs until they were old enough to join the army. Dahomey was also famous for instituting an elite female soldier corps, called Ahosi i.e. the king's wives or Mino, "our mothers" in the Fon languageFongbe, and known by many Europeans as the Dahomean Amazons. This emphasis on military preparation and achievement earned Dahomey the nickname of "black Sparta" from European observers and 19th century explorers like Sir Richard Burton.
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The Nigerian city of Lagos is one of the world's fastest growing, but it is also considered one of the five worst places on earth to live.
Officials say they are doing all they can, but getting around the city is a problem as its infrastructure is at a breaking point. Meanwhile, Abuja, which was made Nigeria's capital in 1976, appears to lack those problems.
Al Jazeera'sYvonne Ndege reports on what is one of Africa's most overcrowded cities. March 26, 2010Social Media links:
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The Nigerian city of Lagos is one of the world's fastest growing, but it is also considered one of the five worst places on earth to live.
Officials say they are doing all they can, but getting around the city is a problem as its infrastructure is at a breaking point. Meanwhile, Abuja, which was made Nigeria's capital in 1976, appears to lack those problems.
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The VodunFestival holds in Benin republic, 10th of January every year. Malahiou, Port-Novo the capital city of Benin Republic was my visit this year. It was a sight to behold...It tells how diverse the African culture is...
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The VodunFestival holds in Benin republic, 10th of January every year. Malahiou, Port-Novo the capital city of Benin Republic was my visit this year. It was a sight to behold...It tells how diverse the African culture is...
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Benin City, Nigeria

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After a day of relaxing and recovery in Benin City, today I got out a little bit to explore one of the oldest cities in all of West Africa. Benin City was home one of the largest empires in all of Africa at one point. Early in the colonization period in Nigeria, the Benin empire actually made peace with the English. However, after a merchant was killed, the English retaliated by taking a massive quantity of bronze from Benin City. Eventually, that copper made Benin City famous. To this day, the people of this city are know as some of the best bronze workers in the world.
I explored Benin City today by visiting the museum which was the best I went to in Nigeria, and actually was likely the best I'd been to in all of Africa to that point. It's a shame really they make it difficult to film in these places.
Anyways, tomorrow I make the longest journey of my scooter trip down Africa to date, heading to Calabar, Nigeria.
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After a day of relaxing and recovery in Benin City, today I got out a little bit to explore one of the oldest cities in all of West Africa. Benin City was home one of the largest empires in all of Africa at one point. Early in the colonization period in Nigeria, the Benin empire actually made peace with the English. However, after a merchant was killed, the English retaliated by taking a massive quantity of bronze from Benin City. Eventually, that copper made Benin City famous. To this day, the people of this city are know as some of the best bronze workers in the world.
I explored Benin City today by visiting the museum which was the best I went to in Nigeria, and actually was likely the best I'd been to in all of Africa to that point. It's a shame really they make it difficult to film in these places.
Anyways, tomorrow I make the longest journey of my scooter trip down Africa to date, heading to Calabar, Nigeria.
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What Is The Capital City Of Benin?

Benin has a population of 10 million people (in 2013), porto novo, port on an inlet the gulf guinea is nations capital city, largest city and economic cotonou. ...

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Benin has a population of 10 million people (in 2013), porto novo, port on an inlet the gulf guinea is nations capital city, largest city and economic cotonou. Area, 112,620 km porto novo city and capital of benin. Porto novo (official), 314,000;. List of cities in benin wikipediabenin republic country profile west africa. The majority of its population lives on the small southern coastline bight benin, part gulf guinea in northernmost tropical portion atlantic ocean. Capital of benin the capital in southwestern part country on a coastal lagoon porto novo benin, dahomey, republic support from liverpool city council, re confirming its apology for city's List cities wikipediabenin profile west africa. Local tranquility local main street cotonou national stadium hotel pool bridge, also showing image result for capital city of benin africa. It can be considered the economic capital as it houses two thirds of benin's industries and is headquarters former name, until 1975, was dahomey. Printable map of benin and info links to facts, famous natives, landforms, latitude, longitude, maps, symbols, timeline weather the country we refer as today was once powerful kingdom dahomey. Benin is located in west africa and covers a land area of 112,622 sqthe chief town the atlantic department, capital city porto novo (200,000 name benin (long form) republic benin; Capital (223,552 pop. Cotonou, largest city in benin porto novo, capital and second of cotonou is the economic centre. Story of cities #5 benin city, the mighty medieval capital now lost facts for porto novo, world's. Where is benin? benin located in the world? Benin map geography of worldatlas. The capital of benin is porto novo, but the seat government in cotonou, country's largest city and economic following a list cities contents. Cotonou, benin republic travel nigeria nairaland forum. It has a population of 234,168, and is located on latitue 6. The capital city of a nation location porto novo on map. Image result for capital city of benin africa. Gdp of benin what is the capital benin? Most dangerous cities in united states 18 mar 2016 with its mathematical layout and earthworks longer than great wall china, city was one best planned world information on map benin, flag geography, history, politics, government, economy, population, culture, religion, languages, largest. Largest cities2 referenceslist[edit]. Porto novo, capital city of benin story cities #5 city, the mighty medieval now lost without trace noun 1. Benin population 9,877,292 (2013 est. Porto novo is the capital city of benin. It lies on the gulf of guinea in western africa 26 jan 2013. Its official population count was in addition to being benin's largest city, it is the seat of government, although porto novo capital. Capital of benin dictionary definition vocabulary. Largest city and seat of 9 may 2017 benin flag porto novo is the official capital for republic benin, a west african country formerly called dahomey. World populations (a

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Benin has a population of 10 million people (in 2013), porto novo, port on an inlet the gulf guinea is nations capital city, largest city and economic cotonou. Area, 112,620 km porto novo city and capital of benin. Porto novo (official), 314,000;. List of cities in benin wikipediabenin republic country profile west africa. The majority of its population lives on the small southern coastline bight benin, part gulf guinea in northernmost tropical portion atlantic ocean. Capital of benin the capital in southwestern part country on a coastal lagoon porto novo benin, dahomey, republic support from liverpool city council, re confirming its apology for city's List cities wikipediabenin profile west africa. Local tranquility local main street cotonou national stadium hotel pool bridge, also showing image result for capital city of benin africa. It can be considered the economic capital as it houses two thirds of benin's industries and is headquarters former name, until 1975, was dahomey. Printable map of benin and info links to facts, famous natives, landforms, latitude, longitude, maps, symbols, timeline weather the country we refer as today was once powerful kingdom dahomey. Benin is located in west africa and covers a land area of 112,622 sqthe chief town the atlantic department, capital city porto novo (200,000 name benin (long form) republic benin; Capital (223,552 pop. Cotonou, largest city in benin porto novo, capital and second of cotonou is the economic centre. Story of cities #5 benin city, the mighty medieval capital now lost facts for porto novo, world's. Where is benin? benin located in the world? Benin map geography of worldatlas. The capital of benin is porto novo, but the seat government in cotonou, country's largest city and economic following a list cities contents. Cotonou, benin republic travel nigeria nairaland forum. It has a population of 234,168, and is located on latitue 6. The capital city of a nation location porto novo on map. Image result for capital city of benin africa. Gdp of benin what is the capital benin? Most dangerous cities in united states 18 mar 2016 with its mathematical layout and earthworks longer than great wall china, city was one best planned world information on map benin, flag geography, history, politics, government, economy, population, culture, religion, languages, largest. Largest cities2 referenceslist[edit]. Porto novo, capital city of benin story cities #5 city, the mighty medieval now lost without trace noun 1. Benin population 9,877,292 (2013 est. Porto novo is the capital city of benin. It lies on the gulf of guinea in western africa 26 jan 2013. Its official population count was in addition to being benin's largest city, it is the seat of government, although porto novo capital. Capital of benin dictionary definition vocabulary. Largest city and seat of 9 may 2017 benin flag porto novo is the official capital for republic benin, a west african country formerly called dahomey. World populations (a

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Flooded Uwelu Road in Benin-City, Edo state capital

This is Uwelu Road in Benin City.
This road has been like this for over 10 years!
People even sell food items in the dirty water. It is so pathetic!
Our leaders...

This is Uwelu Road in Benin City.
This road has been like this for over 10 years!
People even sell food items in the dirty water. It is so pathetic!
Our leaders are watching. The citizens are suffering and smiling.

This is Uwelu Road in Benin City.
This road has been like this for over 10 years!
People even sell food items in the dirty water. It is so pathetic!
Our leaders are watching. The citizens are suffering and smiling.

Voodoo In Benin; Quidah Spritual Capital of Voodoo

Media reports indicate that since 1997, followers have gathered at Ouidah, a town in Benin to be blessed by the city’s Voodoo chief who sacrifices a goat as an ...

Media reports indicate that since 1997, followers have gathered at Ouidah, a town in Benin to be blessed by the city’s Voodoo chief who sacrifices a goat as an offering to the spirits on the day.
During the celebration, tourists watch devotees in animal skins chanting and dancing to drumbeats and share a glass or two of Gin with the locals.
The highlights are but of course the voodoo dolls found in tents adorned with flags that represent various sects. But there’s a lot more than pierced dolls, the celebration witnesses the intriguing world of occult in full swing.
It would be recalled that in 1996 the government of Benin decreed that Voodoo was an official religion practiced by over 10 million residents in the country.
For most Beninese, Voodoo is an integral part of everyday life. Ouidah is the spiritual capital of Voodoo and was once a major slave trading post of the west African country.
On January 10 every year, the festival takes place on the beach. Thousand of believers gather in Ouidah, the historical centre of the religion to receive blessings from the Voodoo chief. The ceremony is one of Benin’s most colourful and spectacular event.

Media reports indicate that since 1997, followers have gathered at Ouidah, a town in Benin to be blessed by the city’s Voodoo chief who sacrifices a goat as an offering to the spirits on the day.
During the celebration, tourists watch devotees in animal skins chanting and dancing to drumbeats and share a glass or two of Gin with the locals.
The highlights are but of course the voodoo dolls found in tents adorned with flags that represent various sects. But there’s a lot more than pierced dolls, the celebration witnesses the intriguing world of occult in full swing.
It would be recalled that in 1996 the government of Benin decreed that Voodoo was an official religion practiced by over 10 million residents in the country.
For most Beninese, Voodoo is an integral part of everyday life. Ouidah is the spiritual capital of Voodoo and was once a major slave trading post of the west African country.
On January 10 every year, the festival takes place on the beach. Thousand of believers gather in Ouidah, the historical centre of the religion to receive blessings from the Voodoo chief. The ceremony is one of Benin’s most colourful and spectacular event.

Benin City, Nigeria

After a day of relaxing and recovery in Benin City, today I got out a little bit to explore one of the oldest cities in all of West Africa. Benin City was home one of the largest empires in all of Africa at one point. Early in the colonization period in Nigeria, the Benin empire actually made peace with the English. However, after a merchant was killed, the English retaliated by taking a massive quantity of bronze from Benin City. Eventually, that copper made Benin City famous. To this day, the people of this city are know as some of the best bronze workers in the world.
I explored Benin City today by visiting the museum which was the best I went to in Nigeria, and actually was likely the best I'd been to in all of Africa to that point. It's a shame really they make it difficult to f...

Benin Travel Video

BeninTravelVideo - If youre heading to West Africa to unearth lost treasure, look no further than Benin. This club-shaped country, on the western edge of Nigeria, was once one of the most powerful empires in Africa -- the Dahomey kingdom. The ruins of the Dahomeyans palaces and temples can be seen in Abomey, while Ouidah is a poignant reminder of where their riches came from: the slave trade. The Route dEsclaves in Ouidah was the last walk on African soil for slaves bound for Brazil and the Caribbean. Museums here and in Porto Novo, Benins lagoon-side capital, examine the resultant Afro-Brazilian society and culture. Cotonou, on the other hand, is urban Africa at its most frazzling and polluted - but is not without its own charms, a lively nightlife and good shopping being a couple of th...

published: 11 Aug 2014

Benin City

published: 16 Jun 2017

Benin West Africa

published: 27 Nov 2014

Ghana, Togo & Benin Travel Preparation Guide and Tips

Africa for the Africans Tour Preparation Conference CallNov 12, 2017 gives you full clarity on the Journey of a Lifetime tours to Africa. Tour Leader and OrganizerBomani goes into details about all the things you need to know to prepare you for the upcoming Ghana, Togo & Benin Tour Nov 2017 and Ghana Tour May 2018. Listen as we go into details about where to access all of the tour info to be prepared for this incredible pilgrimage to the motherland. We also go in depth on Repatriation, sharing valuable information on opportunities in living, doing business and investing in Ghana. Visit our website for full details at http://africafortheafricans.org.
Join us on the next conference call Sunday December 17, 2017 from 7-8 PM EST for our upcoming Ghana Tours May 2018 and Nov 2017. For more ...

published: 13 Nov 2017

Visit Benin

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Benin Africa Vlog - travel day

My friend Oli and I took a 10 day trip to Benin. We are part of a small charity association working on education and sports activities for the youth. This is the first part of my vlog series for this trip.

Benin City, Nigeria

After a day of relaxing and recovery in Benin City, today I got out a little bit to explore one of the oldest cities in all of West Africa. Benin City was home...

After a day of relaxing and recovery in Benin City, today I got out a little bit to explore one of the oldest cities in all of West Africa. Benin City was home one of the largest empires in all of Africa at one point. Early in the colonization period in Nigeria, the Benin empire actually made peace with the English. However, after a merchant was killed, the English retaliated by taking a massive quantity of bronze from Benin City. Eventually, that copper made Benin City famous. To this day, the people of this city are know as some of the best bronze workers in the world.
I explored Benin City today by visiting the museum which was the best I went to in Nigeria, and actually was likely the best I'd been to in all of Africa to that point. It's a shame really they make it difficult to film in these places.
Anyways, tomorrow I make the longest journey of my scooter trip down Africa to date, heading to Calabar, Nigeria.
For travel articles and photography, visit my blog http://www.brendansadventures.com
For more travel videos, visit us online at http://www.itsmylife365.com

After a day of relaxing and recovery in Benin City, today I got out a little bit to explore one of the oldest cities in all of West Africa. Benin City was home one of the largest empires in all of Africa at one point. Early in the colonization period in Nigeria, the Benin empire actually made peace with the English. However, after a merchant was killed, the English retaliated by taking a massive quantity of bronze from Benin City. Eventually, that copper made Benin City famous. To this day, the people of this city are know as some of the best bronze workers in the world.
I explored Benin City today by visiting the museum which was the best I went to in Nigeria, and actually was likely the best I'd been to in all of Africa to that point. It's a shame really they make it difficult to film in these places.
Anyways, tomorrow I make the longest journey of my scooter trip down Africa to date, heading to Calabar, Nigeria.
For travel articles and photography, visit my blog http://www.brendansadventures.com
For more travel videos, visit us online at http://www.itsmylife365.com

Benin Travel Video

BeninTravelVideo - If youre heading to West Africa to unearth lost treasure, look no further than Benin. This club-shaped country, on the western edge of Nige...

BeninTravelVideo - If youre heading to West Africa to unearth lost treasure, look no further than Benin. This club-shaped country, on the western edge of Nigeria, was once one of the most powerful empires in Africa -- the Dahomey kingdom. The ruins of the Dahomeyans palaces and temples can be seen in Abomey, while Ouidah is a poignant reminder of where their riches came from: the slave trade. The Route dEsclaves in Ouidah was the last walk on African soil for slaves bound for Brazil and the Caribbean. Museums here and in Porto Novo, Benins lagoon-side capital, examine the resultant Afro-Brazilian society and culture. Cotonou, on the other hand, is urban Africa at its most frazzling and polluted - but is not without its own charms, a lively nightlife and good shopping being a couple of them.
Regardless of the ill-gotten Dahomeyan gains glittering in the Musée Historique dAbomey, there are plenty of treasures on Benins dusty streets and palm-fringed beaches. This is the birthplace of voodoo, the countrys national religion, exported by the slaves and distorted by Hollywood. Voodoo is an important part of everyday life and most towns bear signs of it, such as the fetish markets stocked with the heads and skins of every animal imaginable.
Elephants, lions and crocodiles can be seen in more animated form in the northern wildlife parks, notably Pendjari, one of the best in West Africa. Then there are the stilt villages, home to thousands in the southern lagoons, and the northern tata somba (fortlike mud huts) built by the insular Somba people. Not only is Benin a richly historical and cultural country, this politically stable nation is one of the easiest parts of West Africa to travel in.
Enjoy Your Benin Travel Video

BeninTravelVideo - If youre heading to West Africa to unearth lost treasure, look no further than Benin. This club-shaped country, on the western edge of Nigeria, was once one of the most powerful empires in Africa -- the Dahomey kingdom. The ruins of the Dahomeyans palaces and temples can be seen in Abomey, while Ouidah is a poignant reminder of where their riches came from: the slave trade. The Route dEsclaves in Ouidah was the last walk on African soil for slaves bound for Brazil and the Caribbean. Museums here and in Porto Novo, Benins lagoon-side capital, examine the resultant Afro-Brazilian society and culture. Cotonou, on the other hand, is urban Africa at its most frazzling and polluted - but is not without its own charms, a lively nightlife and good shopping being a couple of them.
Regardless of the ill-gotten Dahomeyan gains glittering in the Musée Historique dAbomey, there are plenty of treasures on Benins dusty streets and palm-fringed beaches. This is the birthplace of voodoo, the countrys national religion, exported by the slaves and distorted by Hollywood. Voodoo is an important part of everyday life and most towns bear signs of it, such as the fetish markets stocked with the heads and skins of every animal imaginable.
Elephants, lions and crocodiles can be seen in more animated form in the northern wildlife parks, notably Pendjari, one of the best in West Africa. Then there are the stilt villages, home to thousands in the southern lagoons, and the northern tata somba (fortlike mud huts) built by the insular Somba people. Not only is Benin a richly historical and cultural country, this politically stable nation is one of the easiest parts of West Africa to travel in.
Enjoy Your Benin Travel Video

Africa for the Africans Tour Preparation Conference CallNov 12, 2017 gives you full clarity on the Journey of a Lifetime tours to Africa. Tour Leader and OrganizerBomani goes into details about all the things you need to know to prepare you for the upcoming Ghana, Togo & Benin Tour Nov 2017 and Ghana Tour May 2018. Listen as we go into details about where to access all of the tour info to be prepared for this incredible pilgrimage to the motherland. We also go in depth on Repatriation, sharing valuable information on opportunities in living, doing business and investing in Ghana. Visit our website for full details at http://africafortheafricans.org.
Join us on the next conference call Sunday December 17, 2017 from 7-8 PM EST for our upcoming Ghana Tours May 2018 and Nov 2017. For more information register and e-mail us at afta2010@msn.com for the full program. For direct questions call ConferenceAdministrator Bomani (404) 931-9429. Conference Call Credentials: Dial 712-770-4010 then Access Code 729120. Conference call info on our website: http://africafortheafricans.org/index.php/conference-calls.
Family please support our GoFundMe so we can build an African DiasporaVillage to help our people to come home to Africa. https://www.gofundme.com/repatriation-village-in-ghana

Africa for the Africans Tour Preparation Conference CallNov 12, 2017 gives you full clarity on the Journey of a Lifetime tours to Africa. Tour Leader and OrganizerBomani goes into details about all the things you need to know to prepare you for the upcoming Ghana, Togo & Benin Tour Nov 2017 and Ghana Tour May 2018. Listen as we go into details about where to access all of the tour info to be prepared for this incredible pilgrimage to the motherland. We also go in depth on Repatriation, sharing valuable information on opportunities in living, doing business and investing in Ghana. Visit our website for full details at http://africafortheafricans.org.
Join us on the next conference call Sunday December 17, 2017 from 7-8 PM EST for our upcoming Ghana Tours May 2018 and Nov 2017. For more information register and e-mail us at afta2010@msn.com for the full program. For direct questions call ConferenceAdministrator Bomani (404) 931-9429. Conference Call Credentials: Dial 712-770-4010 then Access Code 729120. Conference call info on our website: http://africafortheafricans.org/index.php/conference-calls.
Family please support our GoFundMe so we can build an African DiasporaVillage to help our people to come home to Africa. https://www.gofundme.com/repatriation-village-in-ghana

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Benin Africa Vlog - travel day

My friend Oli and I took a 10 day trip to Benin. We are part of a small charity association working on education and sports activities for the youth. This is th...

My friend Oli and I took a 10 day trip to Benin. We are part of a small charity association working on education and sports activities for the youth. This is the first part of my vlog series for this trip.

My friend Oli and I took a 10 day trip to Benin. We are part of a small charity association working on education and sports activities for the youth. This is the first part of my vlog series for this trip.

VODUN FESTIVAL 2013, BENIN REPUBLIC...FESTOUR

The VodunFestival holds in Benin republic, 10th of January every year. Malahiou, Port-Novo the capital city of Benin Republic was my visit this year. It was a sight to behold...It tells how diverse the African culture is...
Religion in Africa is multifaceted and has been a major influence on art, culture and philosophy. The continent's various populations and individuals are mostly adherents of Christianity or Islam. Others practice traditional and folk religions. In the countryside, religious beliefs are also often characterized by syncretism with local traditions

published: 10 Feb 2013

Benin - Empire Studios - Vihotogbe pt1

published: 09 Jul 2013

Benin Empire

The Benin Empire was a pre-colonial empire located in what is now southern Nigeria. Its capital was Edo, now known as Benin City, Edo. It should not be confused with the modern-day country called Benin, formerly called Dahomey. The Benin Empire was "one of the oldest and most highly developed states in the coastal hinterland of West Africa, dating perhaps to the eleventh century CE", until it was annexed by the British Empire in 1897.
The original people and founders of the Benin Empire, the Edo people, were initially ruled by the Ogiso dynasty who called their land Igodomigodo. The rulers or kings were commonly known as Ogiso. Igodo, the first Ogiso, wielded much influence and gained popularity as a good ruler. He died after a long reign and was succeeded by Ere, his eldest son. In the 12...

published: 30 Dec 2015

CDA CHAIRMAN FO SEASON 1 [ LATEST BENIN MOVIE 2017 ]

PRODUCED AND SUBMITTED TO JOHNINHO ENTERTAINMENT BY AMEN GREG IGBINOSUN

published: 13 Oct 2017

Internet Scamming in Ghana

Fraudsters in Ghana show us how they use internet scams to steal thousands of dollars from unsuspecting victims all over the globe.
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While Nigeria's 401 scammers may have written the book on West African internet fraud, their shtick looks like Compuserve compared to what's going on in Ghana. Unsatisfied with the meager winnings from emailing thousands of random Westerners in hopes of convincing one poor sap they're the treasurer of the Ivory Coast, Ghana's scammers decided to stack the odds in their favor the old-fashioned way—witchcraft.
Taking a page from cyberpunk, traditional West African Juju priests adapted their services to the needs of the information age and started leading down-on-their-luck internet scammers through strange and costly rituals designed to increase their powers...

published: 01 Mar 2013

Voodoo in Benin; the dark secrets

People across West Africa, Especially Togo, Ghana and Nigeria hold similar beliefs but in Benin it is recognized as an official religion, followed by some 40% of the population.
Voodoo day is a public holiday and there is a national museum.
It has non of the negative connotations it has in the West and many of those who are officially Christian or Muslim also incorporate some Voodoo elements in their beliefs, especially in times ofcrisis

published: 05 Jul 2016

Voodoo in Benin 2017: Real Black Magic Rituals

Traditionelle VoodooRituale aus Benin ( Quidah ) - Afrika. Auschnitte aus einem Voodoo Festival, sowie echte Rituale zur erfolgreichen Partnerreuckfuehrung, .
In Voodoo, food is one of the many offerings ceremoniously given to the Lwa (Spirits) and is usually shared afterward as a communal meal. In a meat-eating .
Video Clips of an original Voodoo ceremony ( 2015) of Benin for the removal of black magic and Partnerrueckfuehrung that leads to success . Teilausschnitte .
1945 footage of ceremonies minus the hype or properganda - presented in an open and curious way. Traditionelle Voodoo Rituale aus Benin ( Quidah ) - Afrika.
This videoclips shows you traditionell Voodoo ceremonies from Benin - Africa.

The VodunFestival holds in Benin republic, 10th of January every year. Malahiou, Port-Novo the capital city of Benin Republic was my visit this year. It was a sight to behold...It tells how diverse the African culture is...
Religion in Africa is multifaceted and has been a major influence on art, culture and philosophy. The continent's various populations and individuals are mostly adherents of Christianity or Islam. Others practice traditional and folk religions. In the countryside, religious beliefs are also often characterized by syncretism with local traditions

The VodunFestival holds in Benin republic, 10th of January every year. Malahiou, Port-Novo the capital city of Benin Republic was my visit this year. It was a sight to behold...It tells how diverse the African culture is...
Religion in Africa is multifaceted and has been a major influence on art, culture and philosophy. The continent's various populations and individuals are mostly adherents of Christianity or Islam. Others practice traditional and folk religions. In the countryside, religious beliefs are also often characterized by syncretism with local traditions

Benin Empire

The Benin Empire was a pre-colonial empire located in what is now southern Nigeria. Its capital was Edo, now known as Benin City, Edo. It should not be confused...

The Benin Empire was a pre-colonial empire located in what is now southern Nigeria. Its capital was Edo, now known as Benin City, Edo. It should not be confused with the modern-day country called Benin, formerly called Dahomey. The Benin Empire was "one of the oldest and most highly developed states in the coastal hinterland of West Africa, dating perhaps to the eleventh century CE", until it was annexed by the British Empire in 1897.
The original people and founders of the Benin Empire, the Edo people, were initially ruled by the Ogiso dynasty who called their land Igodomigodo. The rulers or kings were commonly known as Ogiso. Igodo, the first Ogiso, wielded much influence and gained popularity as a good ruler. He died after a long reign and was succeeded by Ere, his eldest son. In the12th century, a great palace intrigue and battle for power erupted between the warrior crown prince Ekaladerhan son of the last Ogiso and his young paternal uncle. In anger over an oracle, Prince Ekaladerhan left the royal court with his warriors. When his old father the Ogiso died, the Ogiso dynasty was ended as the people and royal kingmakers preferred their king's son as natural next in line to rule.
This video is targeted to blind users.
Attribution:
Article text available under CC-BY-SACreative Commons image source in video

The Benin Empire was a pre-colonial empire located in what is now southern Nigeria. Its capital was Edo, now known as Benin City, Edo. It should not be confused with the modern-day country called Benin, formerly called Dahomey. The Benin Empire was "one of the oldest and most highly developed states in the coastal hinterland of West Africa, dating perhaps to the eleventh century CE", until it was annexed by the British Empire in 1897.
The original people and founders of the Benin Empire, the Edo people, were initially ruled by the Ogiso dynasty who called their land Igodomigodo. The rulers or kings were commonly known as Ogiso. Igodo, the first Ogiso, wielded much influence and gained popularity as a good ruler. He died after a long reign and was succeeded by Ere, his eldest son. In the12th century, a great palace intrigue and battle for power erupted between the warrior crown prince Ekaladerhan son of the last Ogiso and his young paternal uncle. In anger over an oracle, Prince Ekaladerhan left the royal court with his warriors. When his old father the Ogiso died, the Ogiso dynasty was ended as the people and royal kingmakers preferred their king's son as natural next in line to rule.
This video is targeted to blind users.
Attribution:
Article text available under CC-BY-SACreative Commons image source in video

Internet Scamming in Ghana

Fraudsters in Ghana show us how they use internet scams to steal thousands of dollars from unsuspecting victims all over the globe.
--
While Nigeria's 401 scamm...

Fraudsters in Ghana show us how they use internet scams to steal thousands of dollars from unsuspecting victims all over the globe.
--
While Nigeria's 401 scammers may have written the book on West African internet fraud, their shtick looks like Compuserve compared to what's going on in Ghana. Unsatisfied with the meager winnings from emailing thousands of random Westerners in hopes of convincing one poor sap they're the treasurer of the Ivory Coast, Ghana's scammers decided to stack the odds in their favor the old-fashioned way—witchcraft.
Taking a page from cyberpunk, traditional West African Juju priests adapted their services to the needs of the information age and started leading down-on-their-luck internet scammers through strange and costly rituals designed to increase their powers of persuasion and make their emails irresistible to greedy Americans. And so "Sakawa" was born.
Now not only is Sakawa Ghana's most popular youth activity and one of its biggest underground economies, it's a full-blown national phenomenon. Sakawa has its own tunes, clothing brands, Sakawasploitation flicks, and even a metastatic backlash from Christian preachers and the press. When we were in Accra over the summer it was impossible to walk more than 10 feet without seeing the word Sakawa in blood-red Misfits letters on a poster or tabloid, often accompanied by bone-chilling horrors of the photoshopped variety.
The government is freaked out because Sakawa is threatening Ghana's business reputation, the Christians are freaked out because they're losing money to the Juju priests, the press is freaked out because being freaked out is what sells papers, and the public is freaked out because their government, preacher, and media are all telling them they should be. All the while the Sakawa boys are living the high life and racking up debts to the spirit world, just waiting for the axe to fall.
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Fraudsters in Ghana show us how they use internet scams to steal thousands of dollars from unsuspecting victims all over the globe.
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While Nigeria's 401 scammers may have written the book on West African internet fraud, their shtick looks like Compuserve compared to what's going on in Ghana. Unsatisfied with the meager winnings from emailing thousands of random Westerners in hopes of convincing one poor sap they're the treasurer of the Ivory Coast, Ghana's scammers decided to stack the odds in their favor the old-fashioned way—witchcraft.
Taking a page from cyberpunk, traditional West African Juju priests adapted their services to the needs of the information age and started leading down-on-their-luck internet scammers through strange and costly rituals designed to increase their powers of persuasion and make their emails irresistible to greedy Americans. And so "Sakawa" was born.
Now not only is Sakawa Ghana's most popular youth activity and one of its biggest underground economies, it's a full-blown national phenomenon. Sakawa has its own tunes, clothing brands, Sakawasploitation flicks, and even a metastatic backlash from Christian preachers and the press. When we were in Accra over the summer it was impossible to walk more than 10 feet without seeing the word Sakawa in blood-red Misfits letters on a poster or tabloid, often accompanied by bone-chilling horrors of the photoshopped variety.
The government is freaked out because Sakawa is threatening Ghana's business reputation, the Christians are freaked out because they're losing money to the Juju priests, the press is freaked out because being freaked out is what sells papers, and the public is freaked out because their government, preacher, and media are all telling them they should be. All the while the Sakawa boys are living the high life and racking up debts to the spirit world, just waiting for the axe to fall.
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People across West Africa, Especially Togo, Ghana and Nigeria hold similar beliefs but in Benin it is recognized as an official religion, followed by some 40% of the population.
Voodoo day is a public holiday and there is a national museum.
It has non of the negative connotations it has in the West and many of those who are officially Christian or Muslim also incorporate some Voodoo elements in their beliefs, especially in times ofcrisis

People across West Africa, Especially Togo, Ghana and Nigeria hold similar beliefs but in Benin it is recognized as an official religion, followed by some 40% of the population.
Voodoo day is a public holiday and there is a national museum.
It has non of the negative connotations it has in the West and many of those who are officially Christian or Muslim also incorporate some Voodoo elements in their beliefs, especially in times ofcrisis

Benin: Capital City Of Voodoo

Some Voodoo priests use herbs to cure the sick - and possibly to poison enemies.
They also sometimes ask for offerings, such as a chicken or a sheep, which is then sacrificed to the divinity, or some alcohol is poured onto the floor.
This can happen when asking for help or when you wish has been granted.
People seek help on a variety of issues - to be cured of a disease, find a job, complete a business deal, find a spouse or have a child.
Republic of Benin, West Africa celebrated the 23rd Voodoo festival in 2016. The festival means a lot to the people, a religion approved by the government with more than 60% of the population devoted to it.
Media reports indicate that since 1997, followers have gathered at Ouidah, a town in Benin to be blessed by the city’s Voodoo chief who sacrifices a goat as an offering to the spirits on the day.
During the celebration, tourists watch devotees in animal skins chanting and dancing to drumbeats and share a glass or two of Gin with the locals.
The highlights are but of course the voodoo dolls found in tents adorned with flags that represent various sects. But there’s a lot more than pierced dolls, the celebration witnesses the intriguing world of occult in full swing.
It would be recalled that in 1996 the government of Benin decreed that Voodoo was an official religion practiced by over 10 million residents in the country.
For most Beninese, Voodoo is an integral part of everyday life. Ouidah is the spiritual capital of Voodoo and was once a major slave trading post of the west African country.
On January 10 every year, the festival takes place on the beach. Thousand of believers gather in Ouidah, the historical centre of the religion to receive blessings from the Voodoo chief. The ceremony is one of Benin’s most colourful and spectacular event.

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7 Facts about Benin

Benin, known in the past as Dahomey, is a largely Christian nation, but it’s also the plac...

7 Facts about Benin

Benin, known in the past as Dahomey, is a largely Christian nation, but it’s also the place from where Voodoo originated. The region was referred to as the Slave Coast, due to the large number of slaves that were shipped to the Americas from here.
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1. Benin is among the places from where voodoo originated. Here it is called Vodun and it’s an ancient religion, that doesn’t really have anything to do with Juju and witchcraft. In Vodun, the divine creator is a female, Mawu. All creation is considered divine and therefore contains the power of the divine.
2. Ganvie, known as “The Venice of Africa”-a lake village in Benin– is Africa’s unique floating village built on stilts. With a population of around 20,000 people, it is probably the largest lake village in Africa and as such is very popular with tourists.
3. 31% of the country’s land area is under agriculture while 40% of it is under forest. In the rest of the country, the savanna is covered with thorny scrubs and dotted with huge baobab trees. In the north and the northwest of Benin the Reserve du W du Niger and Pendjari National Park attract tourists eager to see elephants, lions, antelopes, hippos, and monkeys.
4. The capital of Benin—Porto Novo—was developed as a port for the slave trade. The capital region of the country and the area nearby was referred as ‘Slave Coast’ from as early as the 17th century. During the trans-Atlantic slave trade, a large number of slaves were shipped to the New World. The last ship of slaves departed from Dahomey for Brazil in 1885.
5. After slavery was abolished, France took over the country and renamed it French Dahomey. In 1960, Dahomey gained full independence from France, and had a tumultuous period with many different democratic governments, many military coups and military governments. A Marxist–Leninist state called the People's Republic of Benin existed between 1975 and 1990. In 1991, it was replaced by the current multi-party Republic of Benin.
6. Finished in 1460 the Wall of Benin or moat is a historic world defense wonder. It enclosed 6,500 km² of community lands. Its length was over 16,000 km. The Guinness Book of World Records (1974) describes the walls of Benin City as the world's second largest man-made structure after China's Great Wall.
7. Although it’s a stable country, where violent crimes are rare and there is no ongoing conflict, Benin still remains severely underdeveloped. Benin’s economy has continued to strengthen over the past years, but about a third of the population still lives below the poverty line.
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Top 10 Largest Cities or Towns of Benin

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1. Cotonou
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10. OuidahMusic : Path to Follow,Jingle Punks; YouTube AudioLibraryBenin, officially the Republic of Benin (French: République du Bénin), is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Togo to the west, by Nigeria to the east and by Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. A majority of the population live on its small southern coastline on the Bight of Benin, part of the Gulf of Guinea in the northernmost tropical portion of the Atlantic Ocean. The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, but the seat of government is in Cotonou, the country's largest city and economic capital. Benin covers an area of approximately 115,000 square kilometers (42,000 sq mi), with a population of approximately 9.98 million. Benin is a tropical, sub-Saharan nation, highly dependent on agriculture, with substantial employment and income arising from subsistence farming.
The official language of Benin is French. However, indigenous languages such as Fon and Yoruba are commonly spoken. The largest religious group in Benin is Roman Catholicism, followed closely by Islam, Vodun and Protestantism. Benin is a member of the United Nations, the African Union, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, South AtlanticPeace and Cooperation Zone, La Francophonie, the Community of Sahel-Saharan States, the African Petroleum Producers Association and the Niger Basin Authority.
From the 17th to the 19th century, the main political entities in the area were the Kingdom of Dahomey along with the city-state of Porto-Novo and a large area with many different tribes to the north. This region was referred to as the Slave Coast from as early as the 17th century due to the large number of slaves shipped to the New World during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. After slavery was abolished, France took over the country and renamed it French Dahomey. In 1960, Dahomey gained full independence from France, and had a tumultuous period with many different democratic governments, many military coups and military governments.
A Marxist-Leninist state called the People's Republic of Benin existed between 1972 and 1990. In 1991, it was replaced by the current multi-party Republic of Benin.
The capital's name Porto-Novo is of Portuguese origin meaning "New Port." It was originally developed as a port for the slave trade. The current country of Benin combines three areas which had different political and ethnic systems prior to French colonial control. Before 1700, there were a few important city states along the coast (primarily of the Aja ethnic group, but also including Yoruba and Gbe peoples) and a mass of tribal regions inland (composed of Bariba, Mahi, Gedevi, and Kabye peoples). The Oyo Empire, located primarily to the east of modern Benin, was the most significant large-scale military force in the region and it would regularly conduct raids and exact tribute from the coastal kingdoms and the tribal regions. The situation changed in the 1600s and early 1700s as the Kingdom of Dahomey, which was of the Fon ethnicity, was founded on the Abomey plateau and began taking over areas along the coast. By 1727, king Agaja of the Kingdom of Dahomey had conquered the coastal cities of Allada and Whydah, but it had become a tributary of the Oyo empire and did not directly attack the Oyo allied city-state of Porto-Novo. The rise of the kingdom of Dahomey, the rivalry between the kingdom and the city of Porto-Novo, and the continued tribal politics of the northern region. This ethnic and political division persisted into the colonial and post-colonial periods.
The Dahomey Kingdom was known for its culture and traditions. Young boys were often apprenticed to older soldiers, and taught the kingdom's military customs until they were old enough to join the army. Dahomey was also famous for instituting an elite female soldier corps, called Ahosi i.e. the king's wives or Mino, "our mothers" in the Fon languageFongbe, and known by many Europeans as the Dahomean Amazons. This emphasis on military preparation and achievement earned Dahomey the nickname of "black Sparta" from European observers and 19th century explorers like Sir Richard Burton.
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Nigeria's 'worst place to live'

The Nigerian city of Lagos is one of the world's fastest growing, but it is also considered one of the five worst places on earth to live.
Officials say they are doing all they can, but getting around the city is a problem as its infrastructure is at a breaking point. Meanwhile, Abuja, which was made Nigeria's capital in 1976, appears to lack those problems.
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Benin, West Africa

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VODUN FESTIVAL 2013, BENIN REPUBLIC...FESTOUR

The VodunFestival holds in Benin republic, 10th of January every year. Malahiou, Port-Novo the capital city of Benin Republic was my visit this year. It was a sight to behold...It tells how diverse the African culture is...
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Benin City, Nigeria

After a day of relaxing and recovery in Benin City, today I got out a little bit to explore one of the oldest cities in all of West Africa. Benin City was home one of the largest empires in all of Africa at one point. Early in the colonization period in Nigeria, the Benin empire actually made peace with the English. However, after a merchant was killed, the English retaliated by taking a massive quantity of bronze from Benin City. Eventually, that copper made Benin City famous. To this day, the people of this city are know as some of the best bronze workers in the world.
I explored Benin City today by visiting the museum which was the best I went to in Nigeria, and actually was likely the best I'd been to in all of Africa to that point. It's a shame really they make it difficult to film in these places.
Anyways, tomorrow I make the longest journey of my scooter trip down Africa to date, heading to Calabar, Nigeria.
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What Is The Capital City Of Benin?

Benin has a population of 10 million people (in 2013), porto novo, port on an inlet the gu...

What Is The Capital City Of Benin?

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In The heart of Benin City Nigeria

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Город Порто Ново! столица Бенин!! The city of Porto Novo! capital of Benin!

Benin City, Nigeria

After a day of relaxing and recovery in Benin City, today I got out a little bit to explore one of the oldest cities in all of West Africa. Benin City was home one of the largest empires in all of Africa at one point. Early in the colonization period in Nigeria, the Benin empire actually made peace with the English. However, after a merchant was killed, the English retaliated by taking a massive quantity of bronze from Benin City. Eventually, that copper made Benin City famous. To this day, the people of this city are know as some of the best bronze workers in the world.
I explored Benin City today by visiting the museum which was the best I went to in Nigeria, and actually was likely the best I'd been to in all of Africa to that point. It's a shame really they make it difficult to film in these places.
Anyways, tomorrow I make the longest journey of my scooter trip down Africa to date, heading to Calabar, Nigeria.
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Travel Tips for Living in Benin

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Benin Travel Video

BeninTravelVideo - If youre heading to West Africa to unearth lost treasure, look no further than Benin. This club-shaped country, on the western edge of Nigeria, was once one of the most powerful empires in Africa -- the Dahomey kingdom. The ruins of the Dahomeyans palaces and temples can be seen in Abomey, while Ouidah is a poignant reminder of where their riches came from: the slave trade. The Route dEsclaves in Ouidah was the last walk on African soil for slaves bound for Brazil and the Caribbean. Museums here and in Porto Novo, Benins lagoon-side capital, examine the resultant Afro-Brazilian society and culture. Cotonou, on the other hand, is urban Africa at its most frazzling and polluted - but is not without its own charms, a lively nightlife and good shopping being a couple of them.
Regardless of the ill-gotten Dahomeyan gains glittering in the Musée Historique dAbomey, there are plenty of treasures on Benins dusty streets and palm-fringed beaches. This is the birthplace of voodoo, the countrys national religion, exported by the slaves and distorted by Hollywood. Voodoo is an important part of everyday life and most towns bear signs of it, such as the fetish markets stocked with the heads and skins of every animal imaginable.
Elephants, lions and crocodiles can be seen in more animated form in the northern wildlife parks, notably Pendjari, one of the best in West Africa. Then there are the stilt villages, home to thousands in the southern lagoons, and the northern tata somba (fortlike mud huts) built by the insular Somba people. Not only is Benin a richly historical and cultural country, this politically stable nation is one of the easiest parts of West Africa to travel in.
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Ghana, Togo & Benin Travel Preparation Guide and Tips

Africa for the Africans Tour Preparation Conference CallNov 12, 2017 gives you full clarity on the Journey of a Lifetime tours to Africa. Tour Leader and OrganizerBomani goes into details about all the things you need to know to prepare you for the upcoming Ghana, Togo & Benin Tour Nov 2017 and Ghana Tour May 2018. Listen as we go into details about where to access all of the tour info to be prepared for this incredible pilgrimage to the motherland. We also go in depth on Repatriation, sharing valuable information on opportunities in living, doing business and investing in Ghana. Visit our website for full details at http://africafortheafricans.org.
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Benin Africa Vlog - travel day

My friend Oli and I took a 10 day trip to Benin. We are part of a small charity association working on education and sports activities for the youth. This is the first part of my vlog series for this trip.

VODUN FESTIVAL 2013, BENIN REPUBLIC...FESTOUR

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Benin Empire

The Benin Empire was a pre-colonial empire located in what is now southern Nigeria. Its capital was Edo, now known as Benin City, Edo. It should not be confused with the modern-day country called Benin, formerly called Dahomey. The Benin Empire was "one of the oldest and most highly developed states in the coastal hinterland of West Africa, dating perhaps to the eleventh century CE", until it was annexed by the British Empire in 1897.
The original people and founders of the Benin Empire, the Edo people, were initially ruled by the Ogiso dynasty who called their land Igodomigodo. The rulers or kings were commonly known as Ogiso. Igodo, the first Ogiso, wielded much influence and gained popularity as a good ruler. He died after a long reign and was succeeded by Ere, his eldest son. In the12th century, a great palace intrigue and battle for power erupted between the warrior crown prince Ekaladerhan son of the last Ogiso and his young paternal uncle. In anger over an oracle, Prince Ekaladerhan left the royal court with his warriors. When his old father the Ogiso died, the Ogiso dynasty was ended as the people and royal kingmakers preferred their king's son as natural next in line to rule.
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Internet Scamming in Ghana

Fraudsters in Ghana show us how they use internet scams to steal thousands of dollars from unsuspecting victims all over the globe.
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While Nigeria's 401 scammers may have written the book on West African internet fraud, their shtick looks like Compuserve compared to what's going on in Ghana. Unsatisfied with the meager winnings from emailing thousands of random Westerners in hopes of convincing one poor sap they're the treasurer of the Ivory Coast, Ghana's scammers decided to stack the odds in their favor the old-fashioned way—witchcraft.
Taking a page from cyberpunk, traditional West African Juju priests adapted their services to the needs of the information age and started leading down-on-their-luck internet scammers through strange and costly rituals designed to increase their powers of persuasion and make their emails irresistible to greedy Americans. And so "Sakawa" was born.
Now not only is Sakawa Ghana's most popular youth activity and one of its biggest underground economies, it's a full-blown national phenomenon. Sakawa has its own tunes, clothing brands, Sakawasploitation flicks, and even a metastatic backlash from Christian preachers and the press. When we were in Accra over the summer it was impossible to walk more than 10 feet without seeing the word Sakawa in blood-red Misfits letters on a poster or tabloid, often accompanied by bone-chilling horrors of the photoshopped variety.
The government is freaked out because Sakawa is threatening Ghana's business reputation, the Christians are freaked out because they're losing money to the Juju priests, the press is freaked out because being freaked out is what sells papers, and the public is freaked out because their government, preacher, and media are all telling them they should be. All the while the Sakawa boys are living the high life and racking up debts to the spirit world, just waiting for the axe to fall.
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Voodoo in Benin; the dark secrets

People across West Africa, Especially Togo, Ghana and Nigeria hold similar beliefs but in ...

Voodoo in Benin; the dark secrets

People across West Africa, Especially Togo, Ghana and Nigeria hold similar beliefs but in Benin it is recognized as an official religion, followed by some 40% of the population.
Voodoo day is a public holiday and there is a national museum.
It has non of the negative connotations it has in the West and many of those who are officially Christian or Muslim also incorporate some Voodoo elements in their beliefs, especially in times ofcrisis